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公开(公告)号:US08550222B2
公开(公告)日:2013-10-08
申请号:US11839713
申请日:2007-08-16
申请人: Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson , Nilesh D. Mankame , William Barvosa-Carter , Norman K. Bucknor , Christopher P. Henry , Geoffrey P. McKnight , Guillermo A. Herrera , Andrew C. Keefe
发明人: Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson , Nilesh D. Mankame , William Barvosa-Carter , Norman K. Bucknor , Christopher P. Henry , Geoffrey P. McKnight , Guillermo A. Herrera , Andrew C. Keefe
IPC分类号: F16F9/53
CPC分类号: H01L41/12 , F16D28/00 , F16D65/14 , F16D69/00 , F16D2121/28 , H01L41/0986
摘要: A device for selectively controlling and varying a frictional force level at an interface between two bodies, includes a first contact body having at least one surface, a second contact body having at least one surface in physical communication with the first contact body, and an active material in operative communication with a selected one or both of the first contact body and the second contact body, wherein the active material is configured to undergo a change in a property upon receipt of an activation signal wherein the change in a property is effective to change the frictional force level at the interface between the at least one surface of the first contact body and the at least one surface of the second contact body.
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公开(公告)号:US08109042B2
公开(公告)日:2012-02-07
申请号:US11076434
申请日:2005-03-09
申请人: Geoffrey P. McKnight , Cameron Massey , William Barvosa-Carter , Christopher P. Henry , Guillermo A. Herrera , Andrew C. Keefe , Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson
发明人: Geoffrey P. McKnight , Cameron Massey , William Barvosa-Carter , Christopher P. Henry , Guillermo A. Herrera , Andrew C. Keefe , Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson
IPC分类号: E06B3/00
CPC分类号: E06B7/2314 , B60J10/15 , B60J10/16 , B60J10/244 , B60J10/40 , B60J10/50 , C08L2201/12 , E05B15/16 , E05B15/1607 , E05B47/0009 , E05B47/0011 , E05B81/00 , E05B81/20 , E05C19/001 , E05C19/166 , E05F1/00 , E05Y2201/43 , E05Y2400/614 , E05Y2800/67 , E05Y2900/531 , E05Y2900/55 , F16J15/022 , F16J15/025 , F16J15/027 , F16J15/028 , F16J15/061 , F16J15/064 , F16J15/0806 , Y10S277/921 , Y10S292/65 , Y10T16/56 , Y10T292/11
摘要: Methods for varying seal force in active seal assemblies for doors employ active materials that can be controlled and remotely changed to alter the seal effectiveness, wherein the active materials actively change modulus properties such as stiffness, or a combination of modulus and shape in response to an activation signal. In this manner, in seal applications such as a vehicle door application, door opening and closing efforts can be minimized yet seal effectiveness can be maximized.
摘要翻译: 用于在门的主动密封组件中改变密封力的方法采用可被控制和远程改变以改变密封效果的活性材料,其中活性材料主动地改变模量特性,例如硬度,或响应于 激活信号。 以这种方式,在诸如车门应用的密封应用中,可以最小化门打开和关闭的努力,从而可以最大化密封效果。
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公开(公告)号:US08096034B2
公开(公告)日:2012-01-17
申请号:US12845795
申请日:2010-07-29
CPC分类号: A44B18/0003 , A44B18/0096 , B29C65/66 , B29C65/76 , B29C66/1242 , B29C66/126 , B29C66/524 , B29C66/73715 , C08L2201/12 , F16B1/0014 , Y10T24/27 , Y10T24/2758 , Y10T24/2775 , Y10T24/2783 , Y10T24/45461 , Y10T29/49801 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T29/49865 , Y10T29/49945 , Y10T29/49947 , Y10T29/49954
摘要: Mechanically interlocking releasable fastener systems include a reinforced shape memory polymer for forming one of the interlocking components. The reinforced shape memory polymer includes a filler material in the form of a fiber and/or platelet. The filler can include an electrically conductive filler, a thermally conductive filler, a dielectric fillers, and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed herein are processes for using the releasable fastener systems.
摘要翻译: 机械互锁的可释放紧固件系统包括用于形成互锁部件中的一个的增强形状记忆聚合物。 增强形状记忆聚合物包括纤维和/或血小板形式的填充材料。 填料可包括导电填料,导热填料,介电填料及其混合物。 本文还公开了使用可释放的紧固件系统的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US07836564B2
公开(公告)日:2010-11-23
申请号:US11530917
申请日:2006-09-12
IPC分类号: A44B18/00
CPC分类号: A44B18/0003 , A44B18/0096 , B29C65/66 , B29C65/76 , B29C66/1242 , B29C66/126 , B29C66/524 , B29C66/73715 , C08L2201/12 , F16B1/0014 , Y10T24/27 , Y10T24/2758 , Y10T24/2775 , Y10T24/2783 , Y10T24/45461 , Y10T29/49801 , Y10T29/49826 , Y10T29/49865 , Y10T29/49945 , Y10T29/49947 , Y10T29/49954
摘要: Mechanically interlocking releasable fastener systems include a reinforced shape memory polymer for forming one of the interlocking components. The reinforced shape memory polymer includes a filler material in the form of a fiber and/or platelet. The filler can include an electrically conductive filler, a thermally conductive filler, a dielectric fillers, and mixtures thereof. Also disclosed herein are processes for using the releasable fastener systems.
摘要翻译: 机械互锁的可释放紧固件系统包括用于形成互锁部件中的一个的增强形状记忆聚合物。 增强形状记忆聚合物包括纤维和/或血小板形式的填充材料。 填料可包括导电填料,导热填料,介电填料及其混合物。 本文还公开了使用可释放的紧固件系统的方法。
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公开(公告)号:US07582349B1
公开(公告)日:2009-09-01
申请号:US11051758
申请日:2005-02-03
CPC分类号: F03G7/065 , F03G7/005 , F03G7/06 , Y10T29/49622 , Y10T428/1234 , Y10T428/12375 , Y10T428/12417 , Y10T428/12986 , Y10T428/231 , Y10T428/24149
摘要: The present invention relates to a morphing cellular structure. The morphing cellular structure comprises a group of unit cells with each unit cell configured to have a cellular geometry. The group unit cells are formed of an active material, where the active material has both a first state and a second state. The active material is responsive to an actuation signal such that when the actuation signal is actuated, the active material is deformed from the first state to the second state, thereby changing the volume of each unit cell affected by the actuation of the actuation signal and morphing the cellular structure. Furthermore, both a passive material and at least one additional active material can be attached with the active material, allowing a user to selectively change the shape of the cellular structure.
摘要翻译: 本发明涉及变形细胞结构。 变形细胞结构包括一组单位细胞,每个单位细胞被配置为具有细胞几何形状。 组单电池由活性材料形成,其中活性材料具有第一状态和第二状态。 活动材料响应于致动信号,使得当致动信号被致动时,活性材料从第一状态变形到第二状态,从而改变由致动信号的致动影响的每个单位电池的体积和变形 细胞结构。 此外,被动材料和至少一种额外的活性材料都可以与活性材料连接,允许使用者选择性地改变细胞结构的形状。
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公开(公告)号:US07505152B2
公开(公告)日:2009-03-17
申请号:US11065623
申请日:2005-02-24
申请人: Cameron G. Massey , William Barvosa-Carter , Hans Bruesselbach , Robert Doty , Guillermo Herrera , Michael Nolan
发明人: Cameron G. Massey , William Barvosa-Carter , Hans Bruesselbach , Robert Doty , Guillermo Herrera , Michael Nolan
IPC分类号: G01B11/14
CPC分类号: G01B11/002 , G01S7/4811 , G01S7/4815 , G01S7/491 , G01S17/36 , G01S17/42 , G01S17/87 , G01S17/89
摘要: An optical metrology system having an optical metrology sensor assembly and a target is disclosed. The optical metrology sensor assembly transmits a light beam to the target and then uses the reflected beam from the target to determine the position of the target in three dimensions. The optical metrology sensor can comprise a light source, a ranging device, and a two-dimensional sensor. The optical metrology system is suitable for applications such as determining the position, orientation, and shape of a spacecraft antenna, so as to facilitate movement thereof to enhance operation of the antenna.
摘要翻译: 公开了具有光学测量传感器组件和目标的光学测量系统。 光学测量传感器组件将光束透射到目标,然后使用来自目标的反射光束来确定目标在三维中的位置。 光学测量传感器可以包括光源,测距装置和二维传感器。 光学测量系统适用于确定航天器天线的位置,方向和形状等应用,以便于其运动,从而增强天线的操作。
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公开(公告)号:US07242483B2
公开(公告)日:2007-07-10
申请号:US10917924
申请日:2004-08-12
IPC分类号: G01B11/24
CPC分类号: G01B11/16
摘要: A laser metrology system for estimating the deformation of a structure is provided. The system includes a plurality of laser beam position detectors distributed across a surface of the structure. Each laser beam position detector is intersected by a laser beam and is configured to determine the change in location of the intersection point in at least one dimension. By determining the change in location of the intersection point for each laser beam position detector, the laser metrology system can calculate the deformation of the structure that caused these changes in location.
摘要翻译: 提供了一种用于估计结构变形的激光测量系统。 该系统包括分布在结构的表面上的多个激光束位置检测器。 每个激光束位置检测器被激光束相交,并且被配置为确定交点在至少一个维度上的位置的变化。 通过确定每个激光束位置检测器的交点位置的变化,激光测量系统可以计算导致这些位置变化的结构的变形。
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公开(公告)号:US07178395B2
公开(公告)日:2007-02-20
申请号:US10984011
申请日:2004-11-05
申请人: Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson , Tadge J. Juechter , Edward D. Moss , Jan H. Aase , Thomas H. Froling , Gary L. Jones , Bahram Khalighi , Constantinos A. Koromilas , Harlan W. Charles , Geoffrey P. McKnight , William Barvosa-Carter , Leslie A. Momoda , Franz K. Schenkel , Lawrence E. Peruski , Jeffrey M. Pleune
发明人: Alan L. Browne , Nancy L. Johnson , Tadge J. Juechter , Edward D. Moss , Jan H. Aase , Thomas H. Froling , Gary L. Jones , Bahram Khalighi , Constantinos A. Koromilas , Harlan W. Charles , Geoffrey P. McKnight , William Barvosa-Carter , Leslie A. Momoda , Franz K. Schenkel , Lawrence E. Peruski , Jeffrey M. Pleune
IPC分类号: B60G1/00
CPC分类号: B62D35/005
摘要: A system for controlling fluid flow about a vehicle. The system comprises a fluid flow control device, an obstacle sensor for detecting obstacles, and a controller. The fluid flow control device has a body with at least one surface and an actuation means in operative communication with the surface. The actuation means is operative to alter at least one attribute of the fluid flow control device in response to a control signal. The controller has control logic for generating the control signal in response to the obstacle sensor.
摘要翻译: 一种用于控制车辆周围的流体流动的系统。 该系统包括流体流量控制装置,用于检测障碍物的障碍物传感器和控制器。 流体流动控制装置具有至少一个表面的主体和与表面可操作地连通的致动装置。 致动装置可操作以响应于控制信号改变流体流量控制装置的至少一个属性。 控制器具有用于响应于障碍物传感器产生控制信号的控制逻辑。
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公开(公告)号:US07108316B2
公开(公告)日:2006-09-19
申请号:US10918740
申请日:2004-08-13
申请人: William Barvosa-Carter , Nancy L. Johnson , Alan L. Browne , Geoffrey P. Mc Knight , Cameron Massey
发明人: William Barvosa-Carter , Nancy L. Johnson , Alan L. Browne , Geoffrey P. Mc Knight , Cameron Massey
IPC分类号: B60R21/04
CPC分类号: B60R21/04
摘要: Reversibly deployable energy absorbing assemblies for impact management generally include a translatable first element, a rigid support structure and a second element having one end fixedly attached to the rigid support structure and an other end fixedly attached to the translatable first element. The second elements are adapted to plastically deform along a predefined buckling path. The predefined buckling path may be uni-modal or multi-modal depending on the desired application and/or impact conditions. Also disclosed herein are methods for operating the energy absorbing assemblies.
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公开(公告)号:US20050230546A1
公开(公告)日:2005-10-20
申请号:US11086469
申请日:2004-11-05
申请人: Geoffrey Mc Knight , Cameron Massey , Guillermo Herrera , William Barvosa-Carter , Nancy Johnson , Alan Browne
发明人: Geoffrey Mc Knight , Cameron Massey , Guillermo Herrera , William Barvosa-Carter , Nancy Johnson , Alan Browne
CPC分类号: B60K11/085 , B60H2001/00092 , B62D35/00 , B64C23/00 , B64C2027/7288 , F15D1/10 , Y02T10/88 , Y02T50/34
摘要: An airflow control device comprises a body and an active material in operative communication with the body. The active material, such as shape memory material, is operative to change at least one attribute in response to an activation signal. The active material can change its shape, dimensions and/or stiffness producing a change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness to control vehicle airflow to better suit changes in driving conditions such as weather, ground clearance and speed, while reducing maintenance and the level of failure modes. As such, the device reduces vehicle damage due to inadequate ground clearance, while increasing vehicle stability and fuel economy. An activation device, controller and sensors may be employed to further control the change in at least one feature of the airflow control device such as shape, dimension, location, orientation, and/or stiffness of the device. A method for controlling vehicle airflow selectively introduces an activation signal to initiate a change of at least one feature of the device that can be reversed upon discontinuation of the activation signal.
摘要翻译: 气流控制装置包括与主体可操作地连通的主体和活动材料。 诸如形状记忆材料的活性材料可操作以响应于激活信号改变至少一个属性。 活性材料可以改变其形状,尺寸和/或刚度,从而产生气流控制装置的至少一个特征的变化,例如形状,尺寸,位置,取向和/或刚度,以控制车辆气流,以更好地适应驾驶中的变化 条件如天气,离地间隙和速度,同时减少维护和故障模式的水平。 因此,该装置由于不足的离地间隙而减少车辆损坏,同时提高车辆稳定性和燃料经济性。 可以使用激活装置,控制器和传感器来进一步控制气流控制装置的至少一个特征的变化,例如装置的形状,尺寸,位置,取向和/或刚度。 用于控制车辆气流的方法选择性地引入激活信号以启动在停止激活信号时可以反转的装置的至少一个特征的改变。
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